A man has been bailed after being arrested on suspicion of drugs offences when police raided a suspected cannabis farm in Bitterne Park.

The 22-year-old was arrested on suspicion of cultivating a Class B drug but has since been released on bail until February 11 next year while further enquiries are carried out.

As previously reported by the Echo, officers raided an address on Midanbury Lane on November 11.

Police arrived just before 8.45am and found approximately 170 cannabis plants in various stages of growth.

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SSE attended to ensure the safety of surrounding properties after concerns were raised around the bypassing of electrics.

Inspector Jeanette Maidement said: “Drug-related activity in the Southampton area will not be tolerated.

“Warrants, such as the one the team carried out earlier this week, are just one of the ways our officers can tackle the problem.

“It is vital that the public continues to let us know of any drug-related activity they suspect to be taking place in the area.”